A group of researchers from the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (CANS) have advocated the use of biochar in vegetable production. Biochar is a charcoal product that is produced from plant matter and stored in the soil. According to the researchers, biochar is widely known to improve water, reduce soil acidity and retain soil nutrients for plant and crop utilization. They made this known during a one-day Farmer Field Day held at the UCC Technology Village.
Auburn University (AU) is committed to deepening collaboration with the University of Cape Coast. To demonstrate this, AU will roll out two outreach programmes with UCC in 2018. These are Youth Camp and Annual Health Clinical Programmes. This came to light when a two-member delegation from AU, led by the Vice-President of the University Outreach and Associate Provost of AU, Dr. Royrickers Cook, called on the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro.
Dr. Royrickers Cook has met with the Chief and Elders of Agona Asafo in the Agona East District of the Central Region to find ways of improving the lives of the people in the community.
A two-day capacity workshop has been organised by the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) for Senior Members of the College of Distance Education (CoDE) to hone their skills in the discharge of their duties.
A visiting Fulbright Scholar from the North Carolina A & T State University, USA, Prof. Paul Drikomah, has donated assorted books to the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Presenting the books, which cover areas in hospitality management and tourism management , Prof. Ankomah said he would continue to make such donations to stock the Department’s library to improve teaching and learning.He was confident that the books would be used for their intended purposes to enhance effective research by both lecturers and students at the Department.
The Director of Physical Development and Estate Management, (DPDEM) Mr. Philip Ntim, has officially handed over keys of the refurbished Academic Board Chamber to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, at a short ceremony. Presenting the keys to the Vice-Chancellor, the Director of DPDEM said the renovation works were done by staff of the Directorate with Internally Generated Funds (IGF).
The Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies has launched the 2017/2018 Theatre Season to showcase some of the major productions to be staged within the academic year. Dubbed “A Season of Six Plays, a Dance Production and Three Classical African Films”, The production also forms part of the academic work of students.
The University of Cape Coast, UCC, has signed an Affiliation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 16 institutions. The agreements among others are meant to deepen relationship between UCC and the institutions.
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on universities to play their role in nurturing and stimulating creative thinking, undertaking research on problems confronting society and informing policy making. “Universities must see themselves also at the heart of helping to build stronger economies and stronger societies” Dr. Bawumia made the call when he delivered the 3rd Advancement Lecture Series organised by the Institutional Advancement Office on the topic: “Developing Stronger Economies for African Continent: The Missing Link”.
Ghanaians have been advised to protect the welfare of animals in order to improve the quality of meat for consumption. The call was made at the first Annual Animal Welfare Symposium organised by the West Africa Centre for the Protection of Animal Welfare (WACPAW) and Eyes on Animals, Netherlands, in collaboration with the Department of Animal Science, University of Cape Coast. Speaking at the function, an Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Sir Kt.
